Bridging the gender digital divide

Rachel is from a remote corner of Ghana, where she farms cocoa. With no access to internet connectivity and limited educational resources, she struggled to improve her farming practices and expand her knowledge in business management.

Rachel is just one of over two billion women globally who face barriers to accessing critical digital resources in areas such as agriculture, health, education, and civic engagement. This not only limits individual growth but also stymies community development.

Thanks to a 2022 initiative involving The Hunger Project, Bluetown, Microsoft, and USAID, computers and high speed internet are now in reach. The Meaningful Access Project is connecting over 6,000 women in places like rural Ghana to information and opportunities that they can utilise to create lasting change.

Today, Rachel visits the ICT Center at the Supreso Epicentre to hop online and learn advanced farming techniques. She is committed to sharing her knowledge with fellow farmers in her local co-operative, encouraging them to take control of their own agricultural practices.

Rachel’s story highlights the transformative power of technology; she’s not only improving her own livelihood but also contributing to the sustainable development of her community.